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Infant Jesus figure stolen from Brussels Nativity scene amid controversy

Dec 1, 2025, 4:37 PM20
(Update: Dec 2, 2025, 12:15 AM)
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Infant Jesus figure stolen from Brussels Nativity scene amid controversy

  • Belgian authorities are investigating the recent theft of an infant Jesus figure from a Nativity scene in Brussels.
  • The figures, created by artist Victoria-Maria Geyer, lack traditional facial features to be more universally relatable.
  • The controversial artwork has sparked both criticism and support, highlighting ongoing discussions about artistic expression during the Christmas season.
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In Belgium, authorities are currently looking into the theft of an infant Jesus figure from a Nativity scene displayed in Brussels' Grand Place. This incident occurred between late Friday night and early Saturday morning, arousing significant public interest and discussion due to the distinctive and unconventional design of the Nativity figures. The artist, Victoria-Maria Geyer, designed the figures to lack facial features intentionally in an effort to enable a wider audience to identify with the characters, regardless of their background or origins. The theft has added an intriguing dimension to a work already at the center of a social media debate, where the figures had received both criticism and praise. The leader of the center-right MR party, Georges-Louis Bouchez, publicly decried the artwork, calling it against the spirit of Christmas and likening the figures to

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